Despite the last cold spell of southern hemisphere winter, Sydney is bracing itself for sunny skies and an influx of boat loving people from all over Australia and around the world, swarming to the Harbour City for the 45th Sydney International Boat Show, 2 to 6 August at Darling Harbour.

TetraMedia will be there, so if you have a VIP, visiting CEO or compelling story to tell, get in touch now and we'll book in a slot for our competent, capable and high energy crew to film and interview you.

There will be a myriad of entertainment options such as Cas & Jonesy, revealing their exploits on water and snow, guest speakers, demonstrations, experts and exhibitors with all Halls fully booked, as well as 180 boats on the marina.

Sydney International Boat Show 2011 Jeni Bone

Congratulations to our friends at Multihull Solutions for taking out the worldwide dealer of the year for Fontaine Pajot - their third in as many years. They must be doing something right, and according to their clients and the rest of us, the secret is their talented and friendly team who go the extra mile for everybody.

The Multihull Solutions team wins the coveted Fountaine Pajot Worldwide Dealer of the Year title for third consecutive year. Multihull Solutions

We have news from all over the world, including London where the 2012 London Olympic Games open in just three days. If you're like me, you'll be wondering where the past four years fled to since Beijing . . . and how sporting strengths have changed.

This Olympiad, we trust that the wider Australian audience will cheering on our sailors, who are Gold medal favourites in three classes with as much fervour as our track and field athletes, hockey teams and swimmers.

The Prince of Wales meets members of the Australian Olympic Team at the WPNSA - London 2012 Olympic Games Richard Budd 2012

Let's hope it proves a boon to sailing at all levels and washes down to attendance and membership at Yacht Clubs, participation in the sport and sales of boats and gear.

There's a bunch more across MarineBusiness-World this week - inlcuding new equipment that will debut in Sydney, the entertainment and ramped up attractions, news from NZ, Asia and of course, all over Australia.

Come by later this week for a selection of features that didn't make deadline this week, but will inspire and equip you in your business.

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